• Based in the University Library at the City East or the City West campuses
• Two (2) full-time, two year fixed term contracts
• Commencement Salary: $72,943 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Graduate Library Officer is a developmental position for those intending to undertake the University’s Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management or have recently completed Post Graduate studies in Information Management. The Graduate Library Officer will develop the skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully undertake duties within the library and information science profession whilst undertaking rotations through various service areas of the Library.

This role requires changes in the duties undertaken at intervals determined by a Library Deputy Director to provide opportunities to broaden experience and allow the Library to respond to new university priorities.
About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The University’s Library supports the University’s teaching learning and research mission through provision of relevant information resources and associated services. The Library also coordinates copyright for the University. There are five campus libraries, located at City East, City West, Magill, Mawson Lakes and Whyalla as well as the Off Campus Library Service. Information technology and information resource management services are on the Mawson Lakes campus. The Library has a growing research collections with over 700,000 ebooks and online journals as well as print resources and archival collections.

The Library is operating in an environment of increasing availability of digital information and demand and plays a significant role in training staff and students in information skills.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Recent Graduate from UniSA in a related discipline
• Eligible to meet the requirements for entry into Post Graduate studies in Information Management at the University of South Australia
• Demonstrated ability to quickly become a productive member of a cross-functional team
• Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal skills to enable effective communication and interaction with other people at appropriate levels of the organisation
• Understanding of, and commitment to, a high level of customer service

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6953.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 12 March 2025

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on (recruitment@unisa.edu.au). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.